The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, August 1, 1861 Volume 2, Number 50 Returning Soldiers The 3d regiment to which three and the 10th regiment, to which two Cambria county companies belong, are now at Harrisburg being paid off. They will be home this week. The Cambria Guards at Washington The Cambria Guards, after leaving Camp Wright on Tuesday of last week, were taken through to Harrisburg the same evening, where they stayed over night. On Wednesday they got as far as Baltimore where they also encamped for the night; and on Thursday they arrived at Washington. They are all well and in excellent spirits and feel quite gratified at being called upon to assist in defending the National Capital. Owing to the hurry and confusion incident to changing quarters, our regular correspondents have failed to come to time this week but in lieu of their jottings we subjoin a couple of extracts from private letter that may not be altogether uninteresting to our readers. Speaking of some incidents of the trip, one of the Guards writes: “I must put in a word here for the ladies of Huntingdon. They met us at the cars with a bountiful supper, more than sufficient to feed the twelve hundred men who were in the train, consisting of hot coffee and tea, bread and butter, warm biscuit, boiled eggs, pickles, and in fact everything else good to eat. Their kindness will never be forgotten.” Long may the ladies of Huntingdon wave! Another speaks in terms of highest praise of the liberality of the good people of Gallitzin, this county. And still another, writing under the date of Washington, July 28th, says: “Last night when the majority of us were in bed, our picket guard was heard firing the alarm and almost at the same instant the drums were heard to beat the call, “to arms!” The cry “the enemy is advancing on Washington!” was heard on all sides and all encamped in and about the glorious old capital were soon at their posts, ready and willing to spill their hearts best blood in defense of it. It was remarkable to see in what a short space of time the 11th (our regiment) was formed, and how eager they were for the fray. At first we thought the enemy were in our very midst, but more scouts were thrown out and it was ascertained they were ten miles distant. Our picket guard was fired at several times, but not injured. Our officers express the whispered opinion that an attack will be made at this point very soon. So the “bloody 11th,” as we are called will soon have a chance to be “in” and this is just what we desire.” The Journey “through Baltimore,” thanks to Gen. Banks and the rest of the “live” Unionists in that unenviable nest of traitors was made in perfect safety. Letters or other documents to the soldiers to insure prompt delivery should be addressed thus: Co. A., Capt. Litzinger 11th Regt., P. R. C., Col. Gallagher, Washington, D. C. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/